American Legion Sendsin at Over 3500 Letters
The Chamber of Commerce is mailing out the first 3500 letters to Legionnaires and Auxiliary members across the state and beyond about the Lordsburg convention set for August 10 to 12. A 4000 copy edition is in preparation with details for members. The city of Lordsburg hosts a large welcome with decorations and a welfare banquet planned for 200 or more attendees.
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Kerr
The
American Lukzion
Legionaires
Auxiliary
Chamber of Commerce
Arizona
West
Lordsburg
Railroad Avenue
Twenty Boy Scouts Tour Through Four States
A Port Arthur chamber official announces that Troop 60 of Port Arthur Texas with leader Einar Hansen will tour Lordship through New Mexico Nevada and California starting July 24. The Lordsburg chamber offers cooperation if needed while calling no welfare burden on the town. The group is described as well prepared and of good character for recreation and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jetter
Harve H. Haines
Man
Port Arthur
Lordsburg
Highway 40 Leads in Tourist Traffic Across New Mexico
The New Mexico Bureau notes Highway 40 gets the most tourist car traffic on routes crossing the state, even as U S 66 advertises more heavily. Railroads attract travelers with cheap rates to land and New York for fairs, reducing auto travel.
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New Mexico
New U. S. 80
Ysis
New York
Schulze Birthday Lawn Party About Deming Guests
Charles Q Schulze hosted a birthday lawn party with Mr Ellis and Lloyd Ellis and daughter Ann of Deming present along with Dr and H Baxter and son James Isabel Wright, Mr and Mrs Schulze and daughter Moretta. Refreshments were served.
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Lloyd Ellis
la Ann
Deming
H. Baxter
James
Isabel] Wright
Charles Schulze
Daught Moretta
Christian Flag Raised Above Nation at Church School
The church school session runs from 9 45 a m to 11 a m with Pastor Bryan Hall presiding. The event centers on raising the Christian Flag as a symbol of faith.
Waterstreet Family Welcomes New Daughter
Pro and Mrs Ed Waterstreet of Bay Wisconsin announce the arrival of their daughter Carro Mae Waterstreet. The newborn weighs 17 pounds and 71 percent pounds.
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Ed Waterstreet
Many New Features at Silver City Rodeo
Silver City unveils its Sixth Annual Rodeo with a $2500 guaranteed prize list and added day money. Parade extends over two miles with horse drawn vehicles. 20 communities and 50 firms provide rodeo queens. 200 plus bucking horses and Braham steers enter, Gallup Indian band to provide music. Rodeo runs July 2 to 4 with fireworks and free horse racing on a new track.
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Silver City
Gallup
E. L. Allison
Rodeo Committee
Southwest
Church of the Nazarene Sunday schedule listed
Clinton C. Calhoun is listed as pastor. Services include Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 11 a m Junior Society at 6 15 p m N Y P S at 7 p m Evening service at 7 45 p m.
Mary Josephine DeMoss Weds Elmer J Stoftrom
Miss Mary Josephine DeMoss daughter of Dr and Mrs FE C DeMoss married Elmer J Stoftrom a Stanford law student and West Point graduate from Everett Washington The couple recently visited Stanford with the bride and the bride’s parents and will pursue further study at Stanford The bride is a graduate of Lordsburg High School Stevens College and Stanford University Congratulations pour in from many friends.
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Mary Josephine DeMoss
FE. C. DeMoss
Elmer J. Stoftrom
Stanford University
Lordsburg High School
Stevens College
Columbia
New Tax Literature Available at Chamber of Commerce
Merchants and ranchers can obtain literature on the new Compensation Law effective July 1 from the Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce. The full law is issued in book form with a digest highlighting the main features for easier understanding.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce
Hidalgo Sheriff's Posse Forms in Western Town
A Sunday meeting at the Town send Stock Yard organized the Hidalgo Sheriff’s Posse with officers led by John Cavin as president and Claude Sanders as treasurer. The group plans a parade in the Silver City rodeo, with many local men listed as members and organizers.
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Townsend Stock Yard
Hidalgo
Claude Sanders
John Cavin
Sherwood Culberson
W. D Hall
Tom Clayton
EB J Short
Bill Townsend
Silver City
Dee Hall
J. A Jones
J. Ro Murray
Johnnie Jones
Ray Edington
J. M Jordan
Levion Kerr
Charle Powers
Ernest Short
A. Bright
Marshall Fuller
BE. Forrest Sanders
Joe McDonald
Geo Cureton
R. M. Reynolds
Osear Allen
Cleo Goodner
Lon Bradberry
Arthur Myers
Charles Schulze
Harlan Black
Jack Hoggett
T. M. Glass
John Berry
Chas. A. Conner
Levi Pradberry
Revival Services Planned by Nazarene Pastor in July
The Rev. R. C. Gunstream district superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene will lead a revival at the local church of the Nazarene from July 6 to 16. Special music and singing are noted and services start nightly at 7 46 p m. The public is invited. Clinton Calhoun Pastor.
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R. C. Gunstream
New Mexico
Church of the Nazarene
Clinton, Calhoun
Paster
Shower Honors Mrs. L R Jones Jr at Tom Clayton Ranch
A tea shower was hosted Tuesday at the Tom Clayton ranch home for Mrs. L R Jones Jr with Mrs. Tom Clayton and Miss Anita Clayton as hostesses. The event featured bridge prizes, pink blue and white decor, and refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. E H Irwin, Shelby Phillips and Jr, Clyde Irwin, Dr Warren, Mary Culberson, Sherwood Culberson, and Miss Louise Ball among others.
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L. R. Jones, Jr
Tom Clayton
Anita Clayton
Shelby Phillips, Jr
Meadames E. H. Irwin
Shelby Phillips
Clyde Irwin
Edgar Cureton
Cap Phillips
Freeman McWhorter
Dr. Warren
Benny Hassell
Young Bounds
Mary Culberson
Sherwood Culberson
CC. L. Warren
Remer Cox
Louise Ball
Surprise Shower for Bride-Elect Carol Bonar
Miss Lula Johnson and Miss Nell Tyler hosted a surprise bridal shower for Miss Carol Bonar, bride-to-be of Mr. Asa Tyler of Valley View, at the Johnson home on Wednesday June 28 at five o'clock. Attendees included Olive Ann Wright Barbara Croom Anna Belle Corbell Pauline Wright Barbara Wright Kayola Wright Mable Bradberry Evelyn Killebrew Betsy Robinson Nelly Jo Swaggart Betty Been Dorothy Singer Dorothy McInnis Sharon Bartlett Ida Upshaw Margaret Ann Codding Eva Westover Barbara Payne Judith Gray Dora Heather Edith White Edith Evans and Mrs Don Kerr.
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Lula Johnson
Nell Tyler
Carol Bonar
Asa Tyler
Valley View
Johnson Home
Olive Ann Wright
Barbara Croom
Anna Belle Corbell
Pauline Wright
Barbara Wright
Kayola Wright
Mable Bradberry
Evelyn Killebrew
Betsy Robinson
Nelly Jo Swaggart
Betty Been
Dorothy Singer
Dorothy McInnis
Sharon Bartlett
Ida Upshaw
Margaret Ann Codding
Eva Westover
Barbara Payne
Jucile Gray
Dora Heather
Edith White
Edith Evans
Don Kerr
Home from Market Mr and Mrs Harry Rosenstein Return
Mr and Mrs Harry Rosenstein return from a ten day stay in Los Angeles. They purchased goods for immediate delivery and scouted markets for the best available merchandise for next fall.
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Harry Rosenstein
Los Angeles
Phillip Leroy Altum Dies at Seven Months
Phillip Leroy Altum seven month old son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Nate Altum died Thursday June 22 He is survived by his parents brother Howard and sister Twila Grandparents from Mogollon attended the funeral in Lordsburg.
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Phillip Leroy Altum
Harvey Nate Altum
Phillip Leroy
Howard
Twila
Mogollon
Lordsburg
City Grants Twenty Percent Cut in Pumping Rates
May or Short announces a twenty percent reduction in electric pumping rates effective with June billing. The Community Public Service Company aims to keep pumping costs low with modest profits, while completing a new power plant set to begin operation in September. City water rates were lowered previously, pleasing Lordsburg residents.
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Short
Community Public Service Company
the Liberal
Lordsburg
Lordsburg Princess Selection Sparks Public Clarification
The Lordsburg Princess task caused confusion as the Chamber of Commerce had invited applicants but only Mae Briater expressed interest after a prior Duncan rodeo link. Funds for the Girls trip were raised by Etta Whitfield’s solicitation, with no other Lordsburg girl applying or the Chamber actively soliciting candidates.
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Lordsburg
Silver City
Roydeo
Chamber of Commerce
Liberal
Mae Briater
Lawn Party by Women’s Republican Club Scheduled
The Women’s Republican Club invites all interested in Republicanism to a lawn party on Thursday July 6 at 7 p.m. hosted by Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Daniels.
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Republican Club
At & P.m
F. H. Daniels
Woods Home From De Moss Hospital After Prostate Operation
R. H. Bob Woods has returned home from a ten week stay at De Moss Hospital. Dr DeMoxe performed a prostate gland removal. Woods suffered three heart attacks but has recovered and is pleased with the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H
Bobby” Woods
DeMoss Hospital
DeMoxe
Labor Commissioner Jaeger Visits Lordsburg on Labor Watch
Governor Miles appointed Vincent J. Jaeger as state labor commissioner and he visited Lordsburg on Tuesday to review local labor conditions. The official praised Jaeger for his comprehensive understanding of the new labor legislation and his administration style.
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Lordsburg
Vincent J. Jaeger
Miles
Jaeger
Honor Roll Dear Mac Prints Gratitude From Local Reader
A. T. Cox, manager of the Cox Shell Service Station in Utah, sends a year of the Liberal to the desk with thanks, praising the paper and encouraging others to subscribe. The note highlights reader appreciation and front page recognition.
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Mac
The
Liberal
A. T. Cox
Cox Shell
A. T
Utah
Kokomo Ladies Visit Mr. Small Hosts Guests
Mrs Belle Handley and her daughter Miss Elizabeth of Kokomo Indiana are guests of W H Small since Wednesday as reported by local observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Handley
Miss Elizabeth
Kokomo
Indiana
W. H. Small
Unions Window Lighted In Patriot Motif At Store
The Union Department Store displays a patriotic window since noon Thursday. Red and blue crepe borders frame a central bow in national colors with Old Glory replicas and a placard reading God Bless America We Are Proud To Be Americans. Firecracker motifs flank the bow as the background features merchandise and a timely Fourth of July theme.
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The
Union
Union Department
America
Western Auto Supply Mid-Season Sale Opens Today
The Western Auto Supply Co. announces a mid season sale running through Monday July 4. Manager L L Odel says the discount event covers the entire store and the ad in this Liberal issue confirms the price reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Auto Supply Co
L. L. Odel
Odel
Liberal
Yodeling Ropers of Calgary Open Three Night Copper Inn Engagement
The Yodeling Ropers of Calgary Canada a four member troupe of radio rodeo and vaudeville stars opened a three night engagement at the Copper Inn on Wednesday night and will close their visit tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copper Inn
Calgary
Canada
N. and T. Club Meets at Ranch Home
The N. and T. Club gathered at Mrs. Charles Fuller's ranch home Tuesday. Members present included Nellie Holiday, H. L. Scofield, F. H. Singer, P. M. McInnis and George Trimble with guests R. B. Lundgren, Marvin Fuller, Robert Poindexter and Mrs. Greengirt. Refreshments included jello salad crackers iced tea and chocolate cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. and T. Club
Charles Fuller
Mesdames Nellie Holiday
H. L. Scofield
F. H. Singer
P. M. McInnis
George Trimble
Frances Marsalia Returns Home For Summer
Miss Frances Marsalia comes home from Los Angeles to spend the summer. She has been promoted to the ninth grade at Virgil Junior High but will stay in eighth until Christmas vacations. At 130 years of age editors deem rapid advancement imprudent.
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Frances Marsalia
Los Angeles
Virgil Junior High
Banner Mine Men Inspect Lordsburg Property Visit
Lordsburg hosted Banner Mine representatives and families this week. Hot Grimes president arrived in the Stenson Reliance with Mia Crimes and Hardy Young. L. B. Robinson manages Lordsburg Airport. L. L. Travis and Mrs Travis with daughters Winnie Jean Amylee led Clifton property visits. Guests dined at the Hidalgo Coffee Shop and watched the Miners lead the league in softball.
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Lordsburg
Banner
Grimes
Stenson Reliance
Mia Crimes
Hardy Young
L. B. Robinson
Ritter-Walker Company
L. L. Travis
Bowman
Allan Bowman
Creighton Bowman
Frank
Grant Bowman
Charles J. Bella
L. I McHalffey
First Baptist Church Announces Vacation Bible School
The First Baptist Church led by Pastor Paul Ho Elmore invites children to a two week Vacation Bible School from July 10 to July 24. Daily sessions run from 9:00 to 11:40 a.m. with Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. and a Wednesday midweek service.
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First Baptist Church
Paul Ho Elmore
Bonar Family Plans Extended Powhatan Ohio Visit
Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Bonar and daughters Misses Gavel and Bre nesting departed yesterday for an extended visit to Powhatan Ohio.
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Mra. R. T. Bonar
Gavel
Bre Nesting
Powhatan, Ohio
Adams Family Visit Noted in Lordsbury
Mr and Mrs W Adama and their children Robert and Minn Elva from Atumas were in Lordsbury on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. W. Adama
Robert
Minn Elva
Atumas
Lordsbury
Mexican Official Visits in Lordsburg Thursday
Antonio de P. Araujo, a Mexican government official and close friend of Senator Dennis Chavez, studied dome irrigation and water control while visiting the Liberal office in Lordsburg Thursday.
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Antonio de P. Araujo
Dennis Chavez
Liberal
Wednesday Bridge Club Meeting at Ravens Home
The Wednesday Bridge Club met at Mrs. R. F. Ravens home. Present were Mrs. C. B. Austin, Mrs. J. H. Clark, Mrs. W. C. Downey, Mrs. Nat Gammon, Mrs. Harold Rolfe, Mrs. J. Short, and guest Mrs. L. B. Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. R. EF. Ravens
Mra
C. B. Austin
Min
J. H. Clark
W. C. Downey
Nat Gammon
Harold Rolfe
F T Club Meeting Hosted By Mrs Baxter
Mrs. J. H. Baxter was hostess Wednesday afternoon to the F. T. Club. Mrs. Hugh Garrett was presented with a birthday gift. Refreshments of fruit salad cake and ice tea were served to Mesdames Harlan Black R. B. Lundgren Luther Lacey Trevor McNutt Harold E K Scofield and Hugh Garrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Baxter
F. T. Club
Hugh Garrett
Harlan Black
R. B. Lundgren
Luther Lacey
Trevor McNutt
Harold EK. Scofield
Cat trap shocks prowling felines in Lordsburg forest
In Lordsburg a man named Bob Pruyal built an early electric cat trap to protect canaries in El Paso area cages. A row of copper impregnated panels along the cages delivers a non fatal shock to deter cats.
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Bob Pruyal
Bob
el Paso
Cata
Lordsburg
New Use Tax Explained by New Mexico Auditors
S. M. Graf and James A. Munson explained the new Compensating Use Tax targeting tangible personal property bought outside the state for storage or use in New Mexico. The tax, effective July 1, 1990, applies to households and businesses. exemptions include out-of-state purchases with proper tax, farm inputs, manufacturing ingredients, and certain utilities. Tax due by the 26th of the month following purchase, with reporting forms available from the Bureau of Revenue.
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S. M. Graf
New Mexico Bureau of Revenue
James A. Munson
Lordaburg
New Mexico
State of
Bureau of Revenue
Santa Fe
Townsend Decorated Car Steals Show At Silver City Rodeo
County Commissioner William M. Townsend restored a 1922 Lincoln seven passenger phaeton painting it with aluminum paint and adorning it with three hundred cattle brands old branding irons rifles pots and pans lanterns and more to feature in the Silver City rodeo parade. Mrs. John T. Muir is credited for securing many relics used on the car and a chuck wagon dinner will be held the three days of the rodeo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Townsend
Southwest
Silver City
Townsend
John T. Muir
Lordsburg golfer Chase wins third flight at Deming Sun
The Liberal saff highlights P. M. Chase victory in the Deming Sun golf tournament third flight defeating G. Sage. They note other local players Donald Johnson Claude Olney Billy Poindexter and team members also competed though choose not to discuss specifics. The piece hints at curiosity about the Sage-Chase match while staying subdued.
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Saff
Lordsburg
P. M. Chase
Deming Sundey
G. Sage
Lordsburg Star
Donald Johnson
Claude Olney
Billy Poindexter
Bob
Rowdy
Poindexter
Marshall Fuller
W. D. Schaff
Claudean Olney Honored on Twelfth Birthday
A birthday party hosted by Mr and Mrs Claude Olney in the Womans Club celebrated Miss Claudean Olney turning 12. Films shown by her brother Charlie Ben featured The Lone and Our Gang Party Manners. Guests included Norma Gene Helbig George Been Glenn Ross Bridale Lacy Rebecca Bray Leona Webb Mildred Boswell Betty Reynolds Bobbie Reynolds Tommie Hall Jackie Hall and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Olney
Womans Club
Claudean Olney
Claudean
Charlie Ben
Our Gang
Claudeau
Guente
Yoyo
Norma Gene Helbig
Wm. Helbig
George Been
Glenn Ross
Bridale Lacy
Alve Lee
Mosely
Rebecca Bray
Leona Webb
Mildred Boswell
Dorothy Layman
Betty Reynolds
Bobbie Reynolds
Tommie Hall
Jackie Hall
Charles Crouch
Earl Chancellor
Charlie Ben Olney
Jane Wright
Pay Nally
Henry Fuller
Ida Lillie Kerr
Louis Ewing
Loretta
Monitor features speech by G F P Speechly and C O Schulze
The Mountain States Telegraph and Telephone Company magazine The Monitor published a fine picture of General Manager G. F P Speechly and local manager C. O. Schulze in its latest issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain States Telegraph and Telephone Company
The
Monitor
G. F P. Speechly
C. O. Schulze
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MemosenhuRrcit
Bryan Hall
Ationa Ti
Mn Church
Clinton C. Calhoun
Mary Josephine
Sheriff's Posse
Koh. Woods
Western
Rainbow Girls
Heave
N. and
T. Club
Hanner
Lordsbrurg
Wednesday Bridge Club
PF. T. Club
Old Tom
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